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California, United States

Alameda, California, United States

As the Regenerative Systems and Nature-Based Solutions Instructor at REAP Climate Center, I lead and instruct volunteers, interns, and workforce clients in ecosystem restoration practices through hands-on learning experiences. Key responsibilities include supervising youth interns, developing curriculum for nature-based workforce development programs, and enhancing bioswale capacity for stormwater management. My role also involves engaging vulnerable populations in ecological training, aiming to build a workforce skilled in climate change mitigation using nature-based solutions.

Oakland, California, United States

Dedicated Substitute Teacher at Scoot with an Emergency 30-Day Permit, providing impactful on-call teaching and support. Demonstrates adaptability and reliability in diverse classroom settings, fostering positive learning environments. Utilizes strong classroom management skills, effective communication, and instructional strategies to engage students. Committed to enhancing academic success through differentiated instruction, collaboration with full-time faculty, and ongoing assessment of student progress. Proficient in creating inclusive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning needs.

Oakland, California, United States

Expertly co-led multi-day backpacking expeditions across diverse terrains throughout California. Guided groups of up to 13 campers in activities such as mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Integrated Leave No Trace principles to instill environmental stewardship in all participants. Developed and executed dynamic programming aligned with Avid4Adventure's core values, prioritizing inclusion and the cultivation of young outdoor enthusiasts. Implemented ecologically and culturally significant coursework within outdoor classroom settings, contributing to a transformative educational experience.

Oakland, California, United States

The Climbing Coach is responsible for supervising and guiding youth climbers aged 8 to 16, overseeing belaying, bouldering, and organizing structured workout routines. Additionally, they co-coach specialized classes dedicated to refining climbing techniques. In the Desk Staff role, responsibilities encompass customer service, operational tasks such as opening and closing, conducting belay tests, ensuring safety through regular walks, managing transactions, and maintaining the overall upkeep of the climbing gym.

Monterey, California, United States

Assisted with field surveys and data analysis for the California Coastal Salmonid Monitoring Project (CMP), a statewide initiative surveying salmon and steelhead populations across California. Monitored South-Central Steelhead Trout in the Big Sur River using DIDSON sonar cameras, assessing population size, genetic diversity, habitat quality, and adult abundance. Data collected contributed to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA) 5-year report on Steelhead populations in California’s South-Central Coast region.

Oakland, California, United States

As a co-leader, successfully guided groups of up to 13 campers through diverse outdoor activities, including mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, SUPing, and instilled the principles of Leave No Trace. Developed and executed programming aligning with Avid4Adventures' core values, emphasizing inclusion and nurturing young outdoor enthusiasts. Implemented ecologically and culturally significant coursework within outdoor classroom settings, contributing to a holistic and educational camp experience.

San Francisco, California, United States

Serving as an urban arborist in training, the Planting Coordinator role helped plan and assist every step in the process of planting hundreds of sidewalk/street trees and installing urban landscaping in all districts of San Francisco. As an integral member of FUF’s Tree Planting Program Team, the Planting Coordinator executes and assists field duties necessary to plan and implement community tree planting projects. The Tree Planting Program aims to plant over 1,500 trees annually in neighborhoods throughout San Francisco using a community planting model involving tree recipients, neighborhood and corporate volunteers, and FUF staff. As the Planting Coordinator, I work closely with the Tree Planting Managers, other planting managers, community engagement staff, community members, community groups, government departments or agencies, outside vendors, and FUF volunteers. Additionally, the role's responsibilities included company vehicle operation and monthly vehicle maintenance.

Davis

Responsibilities include belaying and bouldering with kids from ages 5-12, organizing workout routines, teaching about climbing techniques, and training of physical and mental climbing skills.

Davis, Ca

The farm and garden manager manages a 2 acres bio-intensive permaculture community farm and garden. The manager’s roles include planning and maintaining the farm and garden (irrigation, weeding, planting, harvesting), leading community work parties, maintaining the health of the herb and medicine garden, and compiling electronic documentation of plant orders, completed work, and other garden related material for future communities at SCHA. Additionally the role required the investigation of strategies for addressing food injustices, sharing food and medicinal plants with community members, practice regenerative food-growing, and organize community building events at work parties.

Davis, Ca

Interning at the UC Davis Student Farm, a student-run organization focusing on sustainable agriculture and food systems. Specific tasks include measuring seed and plant density, plant species richness, total floral area of seeded plants, weed presence, and further readings of research plots. Information is utilized to create cost-effective seed mixes to attract wild bee populations to agricultural areas and provide supplemental pollination services.

Davis, Ca

Fed fish in large tanks and siphoned and scrubbed tanks to maintain optimal conditions. Documented fish health and mortality, measuring water quality parameters such as pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and temperature. Recorded gauge and pressure readings while sterilizing surfaces to ensure a clean environment. Entered data into Excel spreadsheets for accurate record-keeping and analysis. Conducted inventory of food and supplies to ensure adequate resources. Assisted with light construction and participated in extensive cleanup efforts.

Oakland, California, United States

Provided exceptional customer service by preparing and serving a variety of specialty drinks and meals in a busy, fast-paced café environment. Managed daily operations, including opening and closing the store, balancing the cash register, and ensuring the café was clean and organized. Contributed to a positive and welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers, answering questions, and providing personalized service.

Instructed essential gardening and nutrition classes for students in grades K-5, involving meticulous planning of curriculum. Managed multiple gardens throughout Santa Cruz County, overseeing the installation of a garden at a new facility. Additional responsibilities included implementing irrigation systems, establishing and maintaining compost, cultivating flower and vegetable plots, constructing raised beds, organizing outdoor classrooms, and overseeing the collection of new seeds.

Assisting with the allocation of grants to UCSC faculty and students, as well as filing, and data management. The majority of work was repetitive and required efficiency, motivation, and the ability to work effectively alone as well as part of a team.

Teacher assistant to multiple kindergarten classes, planned games, helped with homework, led sport exercises.

Assist teachers with classroom prep and labs. Also tutor elementary students.

B.S., Evolution, Ecology, And Biodiversity

Minor, Philosophy

Environmental Biology

Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

Education record

Activities and Societies: BSU Officer, Asia Club, Track Team, Soccer Team